You've probably had a lot of commercials tell you that their cereal is "part of a complete breakfast," but what does that really mean? This video explains why cartoon mascots use that phrase so often, as well as what a "complete breakfast" should actually entail.

Hot chips come in many shapes and sizes. Some people prefer thick 'n' chunky steak fries. Others are more partial to the classic French fry. More still prescribe to crinkle cut (these people are weird). Whatever your chip preference, this algorithm will ensure they turn out perfectly, every time. (Micky Mouse/Amphibious Landing Craft shape not included.)

Leftover pasta, while rare, never seems to have the same flavour and consistency as it did before refrigerating. The sauce has congealed, the noodles are tough, and nuking it in the microwave doesn't help much. But this quick and easy fix will make it taste like new.

Cheese and beer are a perfect marriage — but only if they have chemistry to begin with. This handy infographic pairs up nine popular beer types with the cheeses that suit them the most; from sharp cheddar (pale ale) to blue cheese (stout).

There's a lot of debate about when it's best to add salt to your scrambled eggs. If you're aiming for tender, melt-in-your-mouth eggs, it's best to do it before cooking.

The most-hated non-politician on Twitter this week was designer Josh Williams, who showed off his Chipotle ordering hack (make the employees package each ingredient separately) and asked "Am I weird? Or brilliant?" Twitter mostly chose Option C: Josh is an arsehole.

If you want to bake multiple pizzas for your party, but don't have enough space in your oven, this simple space-management trick will let you cook more at the same time.

Most of us don't have a lot of time in the morning to cook a luxurious breakfast, but this technique from Epicurious delivers one of the most delicious-looking egg sandwiches I've seen in minutes, and all you need is an egg, a microwave and some sandwich fixings (you know: bread, cheese and a few condiments).

Every non-meat eater knows how limited the options can be during a barbecue. But next time, you aren't going to be stuck with a dry Boca burger or the leftover veggies from kabobs. No, this year you're going to chow down on vegetarian pulled "pork" — and you're going to enjoy it. All you need is one key ingredient: Jackfruit.

Dear Lifehacker, What's the best way to get those little bits of egg shell out of a cracked egg? Sometimes I try to be cool by cracking eggs with one hand, but if my attention lapses for a second a bit of egg shell can escape into the bowl of shelled eggs. When I try and retrieve the little thing it lets me get really close to grabbing it but at the last minute inevitably slips through my fingers, teasing me to the point of madness. Any ideas?

Add an egg to anything and your life instantly gets better. You can eat it on its own after it's cooked however which way, you can add it to pasta to make a carbonara, you could make dessert with it and heck, even make drinks with it. It’s the perfect food. Here are 12 things you can do with an egg, filmed in such a beautiful away that you'll start craving the whole dozen.

Whipping up quick, tasty dinners on busy weeknights can be challenging. This "drunken" pasta requires only two ingredients: dry red wine and pasta, with the option to beef it up with things already in your pantry.

Grilled cheese is already one of the best snacks around but, believe it or not, there's a way to make it even better: Add cheese (and other toppings) to the outside, not just the inside, of the sandwich. Cancel your appointments for the day and make this grilled cheese instead.

Good olive oil is usually pretty expensive. If you want to get the freshest bang for your buck, the coming winter is a good time to buy a new bottle.

Juicy burgers that melt in your mouth are one of life's greatest pleasures. If your patties often turn out tough and dry, this clever method might fix the problem.

Spicy food is the best food, but between the painful capsaicinoids, the bloating from drinking too much water, and the inevitable sweating, spicy food can also be uncomfortable to eat. Here are some tips to enjoy the spice without the bloating, sweat and tears.

Happy weekend! This week on Prep Cook, where we plan and test a week's worth of meals so you spend your time and money on the tastiest ones, we have scones, portobellos with avocado chimichurri, and creamy tomato barley risotto.

Nothing is more mouthwatering than bread and pastries that are fresh out of the oven. They smell good, they look good, they taste good, they can do no wrong. But you might want to skip the corporate grocery story — you'll find the best bread at your local bakery.

Wine is pretty dang delicious on its own, but you can also use it to add flavour to many dishes, from "drunken" pasta to sauces and stews. You might think you can grab any wine and toss it into a dish, but you should put a little more thought into it before grabbing any bottle you have.